Airline News and Commentary

149 Killed in Indonesia Crash

149 people were killed on Monday when a Mandala Airilnes 737 crashed in Medan, Indonesia’s 3rd largest city, shortly after takeoff. 47 of the people killed were on the ground, as the airplane crashed into a crowded area of the city. Incredibly, 15 people on the plane survived the crash, all in the tail section of the aircraft. Both the voice and data recorders have been found.